Kindergarten Assistant - Term Time

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Kindergarten Assistant to join our team at Folkestone Primary Kindergarten. We are looking for a candidate who is dedicated, enthusiastic, patient and caring to support our children to learn and achieve success. You will provide support as a key worker to a group of children within the Kindergarten setting. Are you... + Someone who has the highest expectations of themselves and others? + A dedicated team player with energy, drive and creativity? + Able to work collaboratively and act with initiative? + Of the belief that all children can do well and have a desire to help them achieve? + Ambitious and committed to your own professional development? + Able to demonstrate a willingness to take on board advice in order to develop further? Do you… + Have an early years qualification (essential) + Have a keen interest in supporting children's learning? + Have the ability to build a rapport with children and parents In return, we can offer... + Fabulous children who want to learn + A fantastic supporting and friendly team of staff + Ongoing CPD & support for future career progression + A school which takes pupil & staff wellbeing seriously + Supportive central Trust team, governors & a dedicated staff team who are continually willing to learn + A genuine opportunity to make a difference & be part of our journey to set a new standard in non-selective, knowledge rich education. Employees are expected to contribute to the wider life of the school community and candidates should be mindful of this when applying for the position. Please state your strengths and experience on your application form. 30 hours a week. 12 noon to 6pm. Monday to Friday. Term Time + INSET Days Shortlisted candidates may be observed working with children as part of the selection process and will be expected to have visited the school prior to interview. We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

At Folkestone Primary, our priority is for children to develop a love of learning, inspired by quality first teaching. We work tirelessly to ensure that our children enjoy a stimulating and diverse education; learning is irresistible, children are happy, feel safe and valued. We are a caring community with a committed team who role model high expectations of learning and behaviour. Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us to find out, first hand, how we prepare children to be successful in life. Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with schools in Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury. The Turner Schools family includes eight schools:- + Chartham Primary School + Dover Christ Church Academy + Folkestone Primary + Folkestone Academy + Morehall Primary + Martello Primary + St Stephens Infant School + Turner Free School We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each school is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development. Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children's futures…Empowering children's futures…Strengthening communities. To help us achieve this Turner Staff 'Walk the Turner Talk' They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. Don't give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.
Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer. For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com